🌱 Lakewood To Improve Sewer Systems + Thanksgiving Recycling Schedule

Hello, everybody. It's Friday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Because community information is power!

But first, today's weather:

A little snow, up to 1"; cold. High: 34 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. The City of Lakewood agreed to a decree that includes spending about $85 million to improve its sewer system. The city will construct a high-rate treatment system to significantly reduce discharges of untreated sewage from its sewer system into Lake Erie and the Rocky River. The city will also pay the United States and Ohio a civil penalty of $100,000 for the violations alleged in the complaint against the city. (Highland County Press)
2. No trash or recycling will be collected on Thursday, Nov. 24, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. For residents whose normal collection is Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, trash and recycling should be ready by 6:30 a.m. on the day before the regularly scheduled collection day. Click here to view holiday recycling and refuse times. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
3. Fairview Park police have identified a person of interest while investigating the attempted carjacking and shooting of a 25-year-old Lakewood man last Friday. Police executed a search warrant this week at the Fairview Village Apartments complex and the chief said charges should be forthcoming. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

Today in Lakewood:

• Grand Opening At Crumbl Cookies Lakewood (All Day)
• Coffee With A Cop At Cove Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Lunch Bunch At Lakewood Family Room, Cove Community Center (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood City Council is seeking applicants for open volunteer positions on the Tree Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Architectural Board of Review. Click here to learn more about open positions. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
• Iris, an adorable young German Shepherd dog, is looking for her forever family! View the link to see Iris and other adoptable pets in the Lakewood area. (Lakewood Patch)
• A four-bedroom home is for sale on McKinley Avenue in Lakewood for $299,000! Visit the link to see the latest homes for sale in the Lakewood area. (Lakewood Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.